© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 550 BC - 450 BC
| Electrum | 15.99 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 550 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Electrum Stater (1) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 15.99 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#132227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
Cf. Hurter & Liewald I 47 (hekte), otherwise unpublished.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the earliest known depiction of a dolphin on a coin. The obverse side of the coin shows a dolphin swimming next to a ship, which symbolizes the importance of the sea and trade in the ancient Greek city of Kyzikos. This coin was minted during the 6th century BC, a time when dolphins were revered for their intelligence and playful nature. The inclusion of a dolphin on the coin highlights the city's connection to the sea and its reliance on maritime trade.
